Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has achieved a remarkable milestone in Major League Baseball, completing a collection of offensive feats rarely seen in the sport. Accomplishing what only one other player in MLB history has done—and that over the course of an entire season—Muncy managed it in less than a month during the Dodgers’ recent surge.

Historic Achievement Matches 1938 MVP Season by Jimmie Foxx

Data shared by OptaSTATS on X highlighted that since May 31, Muncy has recorded three games with six or more RBIs, three multi-home run games, two contests with seven or more RBIs, two games featuring multiple home runs of at least three runs each, and two grand slams. According to OptaSTATS,

“The only other player in MLB history to do all of that over an entire season was Jimmie Foxx during his 1938 MVP campaign.”

Newfound Vision Sparks Offensive Revival

Muncy’s turnaround began after he started wearing prescription glasses on April 30. Before this change, he was struggling at the plate, batting just .180 without any home runs. Since then, his performance has soared; entering his game against the Kansas City Royals, Muncy was hitting .328/.459/.642 over June with six home runs. Overall, he carries a .250/.375/.454 slash line and 12 home runs this season, showing a dramatic improvement from his early struggles.

Impact on Dodgers and What Lies Ahead

With Muncy’s bat heating up so quickly, any murmurs about the team trading him have quieted. While Muncy has a history of alternating hot and cold streaks, his current surge fueled by clearer vision has energized Dodgers fans and bolstered the team’s lineup during this hot stretch. Whether he maintains this historic pace remains uncertain, but his contribution thus far adds a hopeful note to the Dodgers’ season at Kauffman Stadium and beyond.